Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to BLR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and BLR include:
San Francisco International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
₹ 30,931 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 74,873. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to BLR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BLR:
Pick up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car and discover Bengaluru and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kempegowda International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Bengaluru. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Bengaluru. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to BLR in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Bengaluru, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its leading sights. From Marina Beach to Fort St. George and Government Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.